Need Help Changin My Clutchplates

dummer088 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-08-2004, 01:18 AM

ok i need to change the cluthcplate on my 98 warrior.. now i need springs too.. the book says i need rotor holding tool.. anyone ever changed theres?? do i reallly need to buy that or can i make on up my self.. and where would i get a yamaha part like that??

David · #2 (**permalink**) 03-08-2004, 01:28 AM

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Originally posted by dummer088@Mar 7 2004, 08:18 PM
can i make on up my self..

I think you can use 2 pop-sicle sticks and some duct tape

dummer088 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-08-2004, 01:31 AM

i may try that lol .. seriously

Insane250r · #4 (**permalink**) 03-08-2004, 01:40 AM

umm ive changed clutch plate and thats just openign up the side case and popping them out and putting new in :dork:

dummer088 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-08-2004, 01:43 AM

really?? the book makes it look like a brain surgury

ego · #6 (**permalink**) 03-08-2004, 03:07 AM

I agree with the Insane one......all the cycle clutches I have replaced required nothing more than removing the disks......just be sure to keep them in order.

Sycoholic · #7 (**permalink**) 03-09-2004, 05:25 AM

I'd keep the popsicle sticks and duct tape handy though. :rastaman:

:fireevil:

#8 (**permalink**) 03-09-2004, 05:41 PM

That holder is used to hold the unit in place when you loosen and tighten the center bolt.

Its handy and makes things easier when taking it apart, and should help you get better torque on assembly so it doesnt come apart.

Most guys just use an impact gun cause its easier and does the same job, but when you dont have an impact and dont want to go nuts looking for a tool you cant find and dont really want to pay for being you will use it once just find anything handy that will let you hold the assembly when you torque the life out of it and add a little blue loctite as thats what worked for me and its been fine for over two years.

satrnfreak · #9 (**permalink**) 03-09-2004, 08:19 PM

Usually a lrge "STRAP" wrench will help you hold the basket while you try to untighten the center bolt. They are available from any parts store and are usually pretty cheap($10-30). They can also be used to remove oi filters on your vehicle so it will not remain as a one time use item.....

FrEAK

toofast4uu · #10 (**permalink**) 03-09-2004, 08:49 PM

The most important thing here is to soak the new fiber discs in oil overnight. This way, you can adjust the internal adjuster correctly once, and not twice(requiring you to take the side cover off about two weeks later!) The soaking makes the fibers swell to there normal operating state, and helps them not to "Burn" on their first run.

Make a note of the skinny fiber disc when you take to old one out, as I think it's the second to last one that goes on...but double check this when you take each old disc out.

It's really very easy, but getting the internal adjuster is alittle tricky if you never did it before, and don't guess at it..

Where do you live, if it's local, I'll give you a hand at putting it back in, or you can bring it over to me one evening.

Chris